In the mists of Nothing Is
all of what will someday be
holds silent breath,
for the Artist is walking.
The Master Artist is singing,
singing the Word, the Word of Life,

“Let There Be!”

“Let There Be!” angels echo, “Let There Be!”
And look! Behold!
Emerging from the vibrance of His Voice,
the Vine appears
in newborn golden splendor,
growing in the glow of God-Light,
unfurling green in grace before unseen.

“Bring Forth!” the Creator sings, “Bring Forth!”
And Behold! The Fruit appears
Globed and growing,
expanding in the Aria
of the Master’s Living melody,
the melody of Life beginning,
the melody of Life unending.

Leafy curtains pull aside.
Arching tendrils bow before Royal Flesh,
now reddening into violet opulence
by the pleasure of the King.
Deepening hues pulse purple
in the song of Life,
Life Divine.

Look now, Behold,
as the Creator cradles and lifts high
in the crevice of His Holy Hand
the Virtue of the Vine,
Full Fruit
of the Great I AM.

Oh, hear the minor harmonies of angels
as all of what will someday be
now trembles with a tear.
The Master Artist,
cradler and upholder
of the tender Grape,
in anguish
Crushes in His Hand
the Perfect Fruit.

Wine flows
a Living Stain
along the creviced path
of the Creator’s Hand
covering all,
covering what will someday be.
The Great Crimson River flows
into the world to be
and into eternity.

Hear the Master Artist singing,
singing His Sacrifice
of Love Divine,
and Life unending.

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Free form verse is not easy, but you are making it looking easy-peasy with this one! Incredibely expressive and beautiful expression of the Passion of Christ; such rich visualisations. A tiny bit of editing at the start would 'hook' the reader in more quickly, but otherwise - wow! God bless.

I agree with Ali that the first few lines were a little confusing to me and could be better if edited, but the poem turned out to be very beautiful. I loved the line about crushing the perfect fruit. Such a strong image. Terrific job!

What a difficult job the judges must have this week. There are so many excellent pieces in Advanced and this is another one. I'm afraid I have to disagree with the comments about the first lines: I loved them and they drew me in with their mystery causing me to want to keep on reading. Well done.

Linda, I was a judge this week, so I wasn't able to comment until now. This poem rocked my socks off. The imagery was awesome, your words choice sublime. I want to write like you when I grow up. You blessed me tremendously this week! Thank you so much.

Congratulations on your 1st place win in both the Editors' Choice and Level 3 awards. You have an incredible gift with your writing and I know you bless many with your poetry. Love always, Deb (Challenge Coordinator)

This is really beyond words to express how beautifully you have described our Lord in this piece. I took my breath away and filled my heart with warmth. You are a blessing and a gifted talent. May God continue to bless you as you honor Him.